United States v. Harris

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT No. 96-60386 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, versus MELVIN HARRIS, also known as Melvin Robinson; LARRY WASHINGTON, also known as “Pretty Larry,” Defendants-Appellants. (consolidated with) No. 96-60734 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, versus LARRY WASHINGTON, Defendant-Appellant. (consolidated with) No. 96-60736 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, versus MELVIN HARRIS, also known as Melvin Robinson, Defendant-Appellant. Appeals from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi (4:95-CR-133) September 8, 1997 Before POLITZ, Chief Judge, BENAVIDES and PARKER, Circuit Judges. PER CURIAM:* In these consolidated cases Melvin Harris and Larry Washington appeal their convictions after jury trial of conspiracy to distribute cocaine base and of the substantive offense. They urge several bases for their appeals, including a claim of insufficient evidence. Our review of the pertinent parts of the record in light of the briefs and oral arguments of counsel reflects neither reversible error nor other basis for reversal of the convictions of either defendant-appellant. Accordingly the * Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the Court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4. 2 convictions and sentences are AFFIRMED. 3